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CLICKING WITH NATURE visitors is also something that plays into this message,” he says, taking this
task very seriously doing things for the Earth each day.
Growing up with front-row access to the au-naturel marvels of Port Douglas
and Daintree planted in Reuben the seed for adventure. Surrounded by If you’re planning a visit to Port Douglas Daintree you can heed to Rueben’s
mountains, waterfalls, beaches and unspoiled sprawling rainforests gave him message without worry, because in a world first this slice of paradise has
a profound appreciation for the environment. Reuben’s imagery reflects both been awarded Ecotourism Australia’s Eco-Destination Certification, which
of these, inspiring people to connect with nature and exposing the world on means Mother Nature is shining in all her glory over Port Douglas Daintree.
environmental matters.
“I think trying to communicate the natural world through a visual medium KEEPING FOCUS
that allows people to relate more and hopefully have a stronger desire to
It was a pleasure to be able to sit down with these two genuinely nice gents.
protect it,” he says with conviction. “It’s hard to make a connection to
Their brilliance made me think that if photography speaks to the finest and
something if you don’t even know it exists.” He’s on a quest to find “unicorn”
most generous part of our human nature then it’s clear why Stephen and
locations, raw unblemished gems that are still waiting to be explored, and
Reuben are so naturally talented, they embody this. Personal, passionate,
I’m sure there is no shortage of them in the world’s oldest living Daintree
and charismatic their desire to share their beautiful, interesting and quirky
Rainforest.
images of our world, bringing millions of strangers together into one life.
Usually your wanderlust bucket list is overflowing with a bunch of exotic, far- How powerful is that?
off destinations. I get it, mine too. Insert one of Reuben’s inspiring mountain
top photos engulfed in heavy fog. His pictures remind us that Mother
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Nature’s magic is right here in our own backyard. Full of real-life places that
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defy description mere kilometres away from Port Douglas, for an escape
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that searches the soul you only need to holiday here - #holidayherethisyear
With plenty of environmental issues facing the planet including the Great
Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, his stories encourage people to
nourish nature. “I want to strike a balance between bringing awareness to
the impact of the changing climate and not alarming potential tourists and

PHOTO: Stephen Nutt
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